Friday, 15 January 2010

Shibdon Pond

Shibdon's regular shoreline residents were host to a couple of Pochard. It was surprising how close I could get to them.

There were also a few Tufted Duck.
Out in the open water were two Shelduck, which were much more difficult to get near.
A walk along the boardwalk at the back of the pond revealed Water Rail, Cormorant, Long Tailed Tit, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting, and a Robin feeding on insects in a waterladen area.
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5 comments:

  1. Northumbrian Birding15 January 2010 at 20:43

    Nice to see your increasing the art work, like it very much , I have given up but must get the paints out again, its good fun if nothing else.
    Brian

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  2. PCF16 January 2010 at 10:14

    Yes, keep up the good art work. I wish I could settle to do the same but never seem to get the time or am not in the mood after a day battling authority, computers and life!

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  3. Citybirding16 January 2010 at 17:08

    Thanks Brian and Peter. Now that I've finished working for others I've got more time. Well a little bit

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  4. Birding about Northumberland17 January 2010 at 08:14

    Lovely Robin and fabulous art work, i'm a fan of your paintings
    Michelle

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  5. Citybirding17 January 2010 at 11:26

    Thanks Michelle.

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